Monday, December 29, 2014

Suprising Friends

As soon as I finished Farrah's drawing, I jumped on my computer and sent her younger sister a Facebook message:

'Hi 'A'! I drew Farrah a little something for the Holidays and I wanted to surprise her by leaving the gift on your front porch this evening and let her discover it. I was hoping you could help me accomplish this by authorizing me at the security gate once I get to your neighborhood on Christmas Eve, so I can swing by your house and drop off the gift. Thanks!' Her sister instantly replied back saying she was game to help me out!

I wrote Farrah a note with every inside joke that I could think of since 2nd grade, taped it to the glass of the frame and wrapped it up. She is one of the funniest human beings I've ever met in my life, so I purposely drew the silliest photo I could find that would reflect her sense of humor...along with one of her favorite quotes.

Check out the entrance to her neighborhood.

After I snuck the gift next to her front door like a professional ninja, I jumped in my car and anxiously awaited a response.

...Six hours later my phone started vibrating while in church and I was greeted by the best text ever...

I think she likes it :)

Than a few minutes later, Farrah's sister sends me a FB message, 'I got her on video!' I am forever thankful to her sister for capturing such a special moment for me. Not only did she film it without me even asking, but she did a damn good job at acting haha

This video was the absolute highlight of my Christmas. I've watched it about 50 times already. I can't wait to find a guy that I can love as much as I do my closest friends.

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I'm a kid at heart, figuring out life and having epiphanies along the way. This blog documents my journey over the past seven years, as I grow from the shy, closeted guy I once was, into a complete badass. Website: jeremymannino.com